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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1919-5-29, Page 1i.inton News- No4 2095 --40th Year CUNTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 2$th, 1919' THE DOME PAPER, For Town and Township news read The Clinton News -Record. It excels ruue Weddings Will need Wedding Rings. You wish youra to be good, up•to-date in style, and a comfortable fit, Those we sell have all ' these deeirable qualities; Our stook of presents for the June Bride are all they could desire Silver Tea Setts, Knives, Forks, Spoons and numerous fancy pieces, all useful, also Out Glass, Fancy China, and Dinner Setts iJ X,�feUgar fewelet and Optician - - - Clinton • ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES. 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Manager, 'Clinton Branch . your hat spring. correct makers. old to the with READY-TO-WEARhe CLOTHING�n c�l{o�rri'sh tofhing Co, ORDE$ED (,LOTS U 5 ,� 10 -., 9r ' " )'1i' , 1 %Y..: 1 %� 1a _ = �, ,� 1 r SPrin It's tilos to consign weather beaten winter attic and crown yourself something modern and like. We show the blocks from the best The King and Borsalino your hat spring. correct makers. old to the with .. 1. � `�, �'YI LA Theme, � 1/� ,.",r' iEleh 1R1Tte o S4 ZZSZZ7Z•var r egrx_ : ��l The Youngr ZICZJZI , Man's Suits ., We've e of his spring suit We are certainly pre- \ ZI . u — e to togout the Swell paredu ' l - L �fl. � '"` Young Fellow who has --reached the age when his must clothes mu be F•m.. assn- ,�.,.-,M,, l� r4....�•� •, onxt sx: . �S . ..� ,-"T,...,,..,..._4„. .0 ;��, nlsVJ •: �xr tr-- , L s f 'JUST SO New patterns in Tweeds, M. iiaresi Etc » = Id^JR]f�7.,-`YI rxtrA $153cFsseut eaWorsteds, �L, eosc•7•ZZIat� , xm,,msc.- : M rzv.,., IT SF`2r r , ' 'o C� t V':d-;`se.v, , :tarScotsh Mae= ." ; .r,1 l ' ccs �+ba�e: �-.c•r The cut of the coat, vest and trousers all show a decided change f r the O �!� yam I r9k �u •a. s R1,1 -.e=1170Vi9 i.., rs„ r srxw hence e. , ( ,,,,�,a 0 • '- ? A9 ,� � ` • r' t arena a s ✓! tf,,F rg<;tt .d spring season.• We invite your inspection WErZw„.1 _, THE MORRIH C oT� THISCa. r . 6iA l�aare Dead SLM0tto : Square for Every Man IBOWLING ON FRIDAY. The Bowling Club will Open the season n Friday night at 7. p xi ght � 80, Y sharp. All members aro requested to be present, THE LOCAL MARKET, 'Wheat, 'spring $2.09,. Buckwheat $1.00,: Barley $1.00, Oats 70c, Butter 42c to 43e, Eggs 47c to 48e. Live Hogs $21.00. HE WAS POPULAR. On Monday evening the members of the Molsons Bank stall wont up to the hone of Mr. and Mrs. J. 0, Veitch and presented them with a very handsome cut glass water set. Mr. Veitch not only won the respect and liking of the patrons of the Bank during his term as accountant -:hut was a great favorite with the other members of the, staff, who .were gen- uinely sorry to see bin leave. SHEEP, TOO, ARE PROFITABLE. Mr. W. Clark of the ,Bayfield Line sold to Mr. S. G. Castle the other day two spring lambs weighing '96 pounds each. They were dropped on March -1st and are, we understand, the first lambs to be slaughtered in Clinton this season. Mr. Clark has a nice flock of sheep and has been quite successful with them. This year's clipping of wool averaged 12k lbs. each, one yearling,_ producing 16 lbs. of wool. With. such productive- ness wool goods surely ought to soon begin to drop a trifle„ SOLDIERS COMING FAST. A number of soldiers have returned during the past week, On Thursday last Signaller Pearson ' and Sapper J. H. Sturdy' of Goderich township and Ptes. M. J. Schoenhals, son of Mr. J. Schoenhals, and Fred 0'. Ford, son of Reeve Ford of Clinton, cause in. On Monday Pte. W. Greig, son of Mr. T. A. Greig, J. and V. Crich, sons of Mr. 0. Crich, W. Gould, son of Mr. Harry Gould, and Guy Jones arrived. Tuesday Sergt. Laurie Greig, sec- ond eaand son of Mr. T. A, Greig, and Pte. Kennedy, arrived 'and yesterday Pte. Holloway, Gr. Fred Rumball, Pte. Nelson and Pte. Miller. of Holmes- ville were welcomed home. G.W.V.A. DAY DRAWS CROWD. Clinton was the centre of attrac- tion for almost everybody within a radius of twenty miles . around on Saturday last, Victoria Day, the at- traction being the big1progratn of sports put ,on by the G.W.V.A. Although the weather was very un- favorable nearly all last week • and the clay before looked anything but promising, Saturday was an ideal day. It was clear and fine and not too hot and the day was a thoroughly enjoyable 000 from beginning'to endf The sports started. with a parade at ten o'clock and the fun kept up all day long. There were races, baseball and oth- er games and contests of all Sorts. The town was gay with flags and bunting, stores and (private dwellings being handsomely decorated. The sports were entered into with spirit, the real sportsman's spirit. Zurich baseball team carried off the silver championship cup, being the winner of two games played. Clinton team won one and lost one game ; Brussels lost one and Goderich lost one game., The Clinton band was, as usual, much in evidence on Saturday, i and added much to the 'success of the day. There was a record crowd in town on Victoria Day. • The. Girls' Auxiliary had a booth on the grounds and were busy all day long. It was matter of regret that the returned soldiers did not wear their uniforms. Everyone likes the neat and tatty uniform but probably the boys have had enough' of army togs " • " n glad get into envies. and are a to0 g The several churches in town serv- edexa ch s meals to' the veterans during theo day and there was an abundance of good things to eat. ' The proceeds of the day from all sources amounted to about $1400. In the evening the play, "Within the Law" was put on in the town tali theMurless Players f e- 1 byM le ay o Sea - forth, It was' a good entertainment and was much enjoyed' by the large crowd present. The following is the list of prizes : Seek race—Rev. S. 1:3. MoKogney, Boys' race—W, Smithson, Veterans' race—T. Morgan, N. Dav- ies, avies, J. L, Cook. Calithumpians—let, Jack Wiggin- toh, Retta Elliott,Freida and Olive Schoenhals, 2nd, Alex. Melntyre. Decorated Auto—J. W. Stevenson, 'J, H. Paxman. Potato race—J, Blake, J. Murphy, Veterans' relay race—Clinton, Victoria Cross race—G, -Robinson, 100 yard dash -M. .McDougall., C. Hoffman, 'Veterans' wives race—Mrs. J, 1. Cook, Mts. Holloway,waY> Mrs C. El- liott, Decorated blaycle—R. Moore. Fat man's race—A, Cudmore. Girls' race Margaret CuCtdere, bicycle draw—,:f.,Sehoenllale. 13'aadsemest baby horn while father o'vtirseas--Chi ci ;di W, 1e', pin2lt;rrtty, W.C,T..U, ANNUAL MEETING, The W.C,'f',1J, wIlt hold their • wk. ntal meeting, far theelection on of of, lioers, et the home of Mrs, C. J. Wallis on Friday evening at eight o'clock. There will also be a eeeep- tion for new ;nowhere, MONEY IN PORK. Mr. Alex, Mclewan of Stanley township delivered a porker in town the other day. which tipped the scale at 1100 pounds and brought him the sum of $114. This pig did not bring the highest market price, owing to weight and age, but it must be con- ceded' that the animal brought its owner a very fair price, A MOTHER CALLED. Word was received in town • yester- day of the death of Mrs, Archibald McKay of West Superior, Wis. The late Mrs. McKay was a daughter of the late James Oree and was ' born and brought up is.' Clinton and will be remembered by many citizens. She had been ill for over a •year and her death was not unexpected. Her husband and three children survive, She was a sister of Messrs, L. and R. Cree of town. A GRACEFUL LITTLE MAIDEN. The following appeared in a recent issue of The I3amilton Herald in a report of a recital given in that city. It refers to the performance of the tittle daughter - of Mr. and , Mrs. K. W. Chowen, formerly of Clinton : "A number of solo dances followed, among which were two by little Bet- ty Chowen, which completely capti- vated the watchers. This little dan- cer performed the quaint interpreta- tion of "Mistress Mary," "Little Bo -Peep," and others, with an un- consciousness and grace that was charming." AN AGED MOTHER -CALLED. Mrs. Daniel Stong (lied at the Home of her daughter, Mrs. A. Stark of L3oafortlt on Saturday last at the age of eighty years. The late Mrs, Stong was born down near Toronto but for a great,ntany years lived ,in Sarnia. About twelve years ago her husband died and after that she had lived with her son, Reuben, of Bruce - field until recently when site went to her daughter in Seaforth. She is survived by a family of five sons and two daughters : Charles of Califor- nia ; George, Norwich ; Reuben, Brucefleid ; Frank, Sarnia ; Levi, Clinton ; Mrs. S. Pollock, B.C., and Mrs. Stark, Seaforth, The funeral took place on 1 Monday to Seaforth cemetery, MARRIED AT NIAGARA. A quiet wedding took place at the 'Methodist parsonage, Niagara Falls, Ont., on Saturday last, Victoria Day, when Nursing -Sister Marguerite, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, R. II. Moorhouse of Ellesmere Port, Che- shire, Zing., was united in marriage with Ephraim Snell, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Snell of Hullett town- ship. The. bride was attended by Nurse 11Iary Snell of Hamilton, sister of the groom, and Mr. A. S. Kunkel was best ,man. After the ceremony the bridal par- ty took in the sights o n both the Canadian and American side of the Falls and afterwards returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kunkel, who are cousins of the groom, where the wedding luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. Snell visited Hamil- ton mil -ton and London before returning to their home on the 7th concession. They have the very best wishes of their friends for a prosperous and happy married life. AMONG THE CHURCHES. Baptist Church Services at 11 a.m. and 7 pan. Sunday school at 2,30 pan, : The sub- ject of the evening service : "Christ in Isaiah." St, Paul's Church Ascension Day, Thursday, May 29th, evening prayer at 8 o'clock. On Sunday, •HolY communion at eleven. en. Evensong at seven. Preacher at all E c- servfces the rector,Rev. S M Kegney, RVillis Church Next Sunday the pastor's subjects will be : Morning, h tin ti o Mess- ages." a6es." Evening, '"Phe Roman Gen- turan and Jesus," - , 'On Sunday June 8th the sacrament of Baptism twill be ,observed at the morning service. Ont. St."Church Morning :''Pastor will preach. Re- ception 'for new, members and the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered. Evening : Subject, "The Stratagem of the Devil." Re- eeptlon for young men into member- ship. Evangelist Fisher will sing at the evening service. Wesley Church Sunday services s Ten a.m., fellow- ship service in the school room. All members tend converts are e5rpected to be at this service. Eleven a.hn., baptismal, reeeption and sacramental sere/mew whet' tho pastor ivill speak briefly t happens during b y,r h h lVo a pp ng n revival and after," Prof, Fisher, the evangelist, will sing. All aro asked to bring their books, r 'the Voice. of vietory." At seven pan, the subject will be : »'Excuses," from Lake 14 A BOWLING. CT OUtN AD2N7. The Clinton Lawn Bowling Club is putting. on a tournament on June 18th, the .clubs invited being Stmt. ford, Mitchell, Seaforth, Blyth, Bees- sels, Iiensail, Raster, Si. Marys, Aylmer, St. Thomas, Woodstock, Dutton, Tflsonburg,,London Running Club, London, Thistles, London Eira- woods, Guelph, Waterloo, Teeswater, Goderieli and Lucknow, CLINTON ATTRACTS THE' CROWD! The advance agent of the Sparks Show, which comes to Clinton on June 12th, came to town on Satur- day last to make arrangements. He saw the immense crowd which had gathered for the Veterans' sports day and was properly impressed, He remained over Sunday and as lie watched the. crowds gathering in to the ,different services hold en connec- tion with the evangelistic campaign and noted the number, of cars in evidence on the streets he was heard to remark : "I see - iI've made no mistake in arranging for- a visit of our circus to this town. Clinton seems to be the town to attract the big crowds." LITTLE LOCALS.' Mr. W. T. O'Neil is able to be down town again this week, The Clinton branch of the United Farmers will meet in the Agricultur- al offices on Thursday evening next. Mr. Harry Fitzsimons, who has been quite ill during the, past ten days or so, is now improving, his many friends will be glad to know. Sir John Willison will give a pub- lic address in the town hall on Tues - bay evening next on the subject : "New Conditions and New Prob- lems." Mr. Luke 'Lawson happened with an accident at the Creamery yesterday which resulted in a couple of fractur- ed ribs, not a serious accident, but a Painful one. HAD SUCCESSFUL YEAR. The .Women's Institute held their annual meeting at the home of Mrs. Jas. Flynn on Thursday last. The meeting was well attended .and con- siderable interest was takers in the election of officers for the ensuing year. Mrs. Munroe, who has been presi- dent for some years, wished to re- sign ofiice, and a hearty vote of thanks was tendered her1'for the ex- cellent work slip had done. During the year, a barrel of fruit was sent to Byron Sanitarium,: for convalescent soldiers ; garments were made for Belgian relief ; quilts and pillows IN ere' sent to the Children's Shelter at Goderich ; Christmas box- es were sent to boys at the front and $25 given the G.W.V.A., also a fruit shower was donated to the Clinton Hospital and flowers were sent to the "shut-ins" at Christmas time. The following officers were elected: Hon. -Presidents, Mrs,.T. Kearns, Mrs. E. Munroe. President, Mrs. Roy Ball. lst 'Vice, Mrs, .1. Paxman. 2nd Vice, ilirs. H. B. Chant. Secretary, Mrs. H. Fowler. A s t: Secretar . Mrs. 0. L Paisley s F, Y 'treasurer, Mrs. Jas. Flynn. Asst. Treasurer, Mrs. Hamblyn. - Auditors, Mrs. R. Fitzsimons, Mrs. D. McEwen. Flower Committee, Mrs. Chambers, Regular meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month.• Visitors are always welcome. Township Stanley 'To sh p Itir, Thomas Elliott of the Lake Shore Road, while driving a spirited span of horses the other day, they became unmanageable and ran away. Mr. Elliott was thrown, fracturing his leg. We hope he will soon be able to be around again. Mrs. David J. McClinchey spent over the week -end at the hone of Mrs, John Davison vis of BY a Heid. Sorry to, that Mr. 'William Stephenson of the Babylon Line is somewhat indisposed. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mr, Wtn. Stinson of Bayfield, who got kicked by ahorse a few days s ago is aboat oll right again. Mr, and Mrs, Robb. Welsh of Clin- ton visited at the hone of Mr. E. Johnson on Monday last. Mr. Wm. R. ,Johnson has got set- tled in his new home on the Denui- son farm near Varna which he pur- chased this spring. Quito a number from this part spent the 24th in Clinton and report a good tine. Mr. and Mrs. Len McGee from near. Clinton visited at the. home of his. Uncle, IlIr. Peter McGee, on Monday last. Varna Beef ring commenced opera- tions ob Monday last and the share- holders will be provided with neat for the summer. Mr. Alex, Foster will do the killing,add dressing. Mr. Chas. Weenies' ratansY s that tat ho Has the best 'pair of colts that he has ever raised. They were sired by Glenrae, McMichael's stock horse, which many consider the hest fn 1-furon county. But, be that as it People You © e pKnow Miss Marion Gunn is hams Irola't Ton MissorJosstoielI('oster of Goderieli was a visitor in town for the holiday. Mrs, Downs; Sr., of feria Station is visiting fuer son, lyfr, W. S. Downs, Miss Emma Lavis visited 10 Toren- to and Oshawa for a'few days last week, Miss Hattie Greig of Toronto is holidaying at her home in town this week, Miss Eva Stinson of Toronto was in town and at her hone in Bayfield over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. Rowe and ,Air. and Mrs, May of Exeter visited,lWr. and Mrs. J. D. Atkinson on Sunday.- 8. unday.s. T. Jackson has been visiting Mrs, J. A. Constantine of Tees - water during the past week. Miss Mildred Rowe of Exeter was the guest of Miss Eileen Atkinson over the holiday and week -end, Miss M. Club of Goderich townshilp was the guest of Misses Mabel and Eva Cfuff of town over the holiday, Mrs. Fraser of Goderich, formerly Miss Winnie Walton, visited the parental home in town over the holiday. 1Vliss Lois Holmes of the Stratford Normal was a visitor at ]ter home fn town , oyer .the week -end and holiday. Miss Morgan of the staff of the. Stratford Collegiate, formerly of .Twas in town on Saturday.the0.0. staff' Miss Aikens, Miss Upwooe and Mr. and Miss Maynard' of Mitchell were week -end guests of Mr. and Mrs. i Jas. Brown, Miss Clete Ford accompanied her brother, Pte. Fred 0, Ford, who returned from overseas last week, from London and retrained over the week -end. Nliss E. Morrison and Miss Reid of Henseli were the guests of Mr. and Mrs, E. W. Morrison on Victoria Day, coating up to take in the celebration. Mrs. J. S. Miller lett this week for the west. She will visit her daugh- ter, Mrs. Cantelon, at Moose Jaw and will probably be absent most of the summer, Mr. and Mrs. 1. G. Matthews and children of Auburn, accompanied by Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. Chas. Baker and daughter of Detroit, were guests over the week -end at, the home of Mr. and 14irs, W. S. Downs, Kippen Mr. Jas. Cirassick, at Mr. Dor- ranee's dispersion sale of Shorthorns, bought three stead of pure-breds : a cow for $170, a 17 -months' old heifer for $130 and a six months' old heifer Ior. $230. They are all nice cattle, and will be a fine addition to his present herd. stir. W. D. Harvey al- so bought a cow for $160. Special services were held in both churches on Sunday in honor of the centennial birthday of the late Queen Victoria. Mr. Fred. Taylor, wife and daugh- ter of London were guests • for the holidays with the fornmer's mother at Mr. S. Thompton's and also vis- ited with Mrs, S. G. Troyer of Hay, An entertainment will be given in the Methodist church on Friday ev- ening of this week. Mr, Arthur Parker, a returned soldier, will de- liver an address on his experiences in the late war. Good music will be furnished, A small charge will he made., Mrs, 1'. Straughan of Auburn and Mrs. ,J. Hanna of Wingham visited with their sister, Mrs, ,Alex, McKen- zie, on Saturday last and all -spent a very pleasant day together. Rev, J. Foote of Exeter will oc- cupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian church on Sunday next. Mr. Wm, Deitz and wife spent the 24th in London as also did Mr. Jas. McClymont. its her c visited French h Mrs. Wesley M aunt, Mrs. J, Chambers, in Clinton and attended some of the Dr. Hanle Y l more Several ti nee ngs held there. went over on Sunday, Ali think well of Dr: Hanley as an earnest preach- er. glad We ate t o report that Mr, John Workman is making good pro- gress towards recovery. Mr. ,J, i)etweiler has a number of men at work remodelling his barns. Mr, John Doig has the contract for the frame work and Mr. Taylor of 13ensall has the contract for the cement stabling and toundations, Mr. John Moffat of the London Road had the misfortune .to lose a fine brood snare on Saturday Iast. There have been large shipments of beans from the station here during the past two weeks. Mr. Robs, Brownlee and family visited in Clinton Sunday and at- tended the evangelistic meeting at Right. Mr. Herbert Whiteman, druggist, Toronto, is spending his holidays with his parents,in the village. Mrs, Whiteman and' baby,who have been visiting her sister at Highgate, is expected,to ,loin her linsbeed here. Mr. ,las, Robertson of Monsen was in the village last ,Saturday with lots nephew, a son of Air. ,'Peter Robertson, The young man had serry ed in the war, - May, these OOHS of Mt, Wasrnati's are beauties. , - Still„ There were Lots of - Signs of Welcome Clinton, May 28, 1.019. To the Editor : The G.W.V.A, (0lieton branch) un- derstands that there was criticism by sonic of the visiting veterans on May 24th with regard to there he- ing no welcome signs on the streets on that day. In justlee ,to the local •- branch of the G,W.V.A, we would like to publicly state that the mayor and some of the councillors were in- terviewed by the G.W.V.A. commit- tee re this matter and it was under- stood that the matter would be :tak- en en hand by thein, but nothing was done .la the matter: It is to be regretted that so sign of welcome was shown to the boys who had done their bit '"over there." The Local brand of the G.W.V.A. had consid- erable expenses to meet at this time or otherwise would have defrayed the cost themselves.—Signed, Executive Committee G. W. V. A., Clinton branch. Holmesville A large number attended the municipal welcome to Corp. Hugh Sturdy and Lieut. Yeo held at the home of ex -Reeve Sturdy on Tuesday, evening. Goderich township is proud of her "boys" and the record which they have made as evidenced by im- mense gatherings at these re- ceptions. Councillor .Vandenburgh occupied the chair and i n - troduced a programme which was well carried through. Appreciations and welcome were given by Reeve Trewartha, Rev. S. E. McIKegney, rector St. Paul's, Clinton, Rev. W. B. Moulton, incumbent of St. John's, the "township fathers" and others. Recitations -were given by Miss Ed- wards dwards and Miss Sparks, while Miss Lulu Lobb rendered several very ap- propriate solos, Corp. Sturdy, hav- ing been just married, Corp, and Mrs. Sturdy were the recipients of heart- iest congratulations and best wishes from all the speakers. At the con- clusion of the programme short ad- dresses were given by Corp. Sturdy, and Lieut. Yeo, and ex -Reeve Stur- dy, which were listened to with much pleasure. The usual lunch was served. There will be a meeting of Court Selwood No. 87, C.O.F., in the hall Friday evening of this week. All the members are requested to be present lb consider sending a delegate -to the High Court meeting in London. The Mission Circle met at the home of Mrs. Will Yeo on Friday last. An interesting meeting was held. Miss Dell. Findlay gave a fine report of the District meeting of the W.M.S. at Nile, A business meeting and ten -cent tea followed. The League meeting on Monday night was conducted by Mr. 'Lorne Jervis. The topic, "The Kingdom of God," was taken by Miss Ildmeston. She spoke,largely on "Citizens" of that kingdom. They should be en- thusiastic, loyal, trained and ready to fight under thein captain, Jesus Christ, for the interests of the king- dom of God. A firstclass patriotic program was put on by the school girls and boys. On Tuesday the president of the W,M.S.-and the president of the Mis- sion Circle, Miss Holmes and Mrs. on Will Pickard, went to Stratford to attend the branch meeting of the W.M.S. Miss Nellie Townshend of the 16th con. visited over Sunday with Mrs, Lorne Jervis. Mrs. Fred. C. Elford of Ottawa visited at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A, J. Courtice, during the past week. St. John's church, Holmesville, was the scene of a very quiet wedding on Monday evening, May 26th, at eight o'clock, when Edna E., youngest daughter of 31r. and Mrs. James Agar, Dungannon, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Corp. John Hugh Sturdy, 48th Batt. C. Fr. 0'., youngest son of Mr, Samuel Sturdy, ex -reeve of Goderich town- ship. The ceremony was performed 1 . B. Moulton, I� 1 1u. ia- Rev. V by, uich. After cu nt ort of St. John'scls t b a short visit with friends and rela - ttve . n'tho township and, vicinity Corp. and Mrs. Sturdy expect to take up their residence, in the west. Bluth Blyth is putting on a day Of sports ou Tuesday next, the King's birth- day. The day opens with a big par- ade at nine o'clock and all day there is something going on, games, aero- plane flights, races, etc. Sir Adam Bock and other prominent men are expected to speak, In the evening a concert will be given, The proceeds of the day go toward the Memorial Hall fund, Minister of Public''Works was Non-comtnital , The Goderich delegation to Ottawa last week asked for the extension by, a thousand feet of the breakwater, emphasizing the need of art improved harbor as u important 1 at feat 'n '• ort the grain carrying 1g trade t1Ca cost of the improvements asked for would prob- ably be about 1$3.00,000, Mr, Carvell, minister: of Public Works, received the delegation e0urteoesly but was non-ooihmittai in his answer, Ile pronilsed to take the matter up with the cab'idetu hdvvever.